Senior Quality Validation Engineer

Purpose and Scope

The Senior Quality Validation Engineer is responsible for driving validation initiatives and execution across multiple systems and processes in a sterile injectable manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with cGMP, FDA, EU, and other regulatory requirements and provides technical expertise, guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and peers, supporting their professional development without direct supervisory responsibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate validation activities for cross-functional projects, including but not limited to validation plans, protocols, and reports
• Oversee and approve validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, facilities, utilities, and processes
• Support cleaning validation and process validation activities
• Oversee validation documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance and expectations
• Lead risk assessments, develop risk management tools (e.g., FMEA, HACCP) and support change control evaluations
• Design and implement validation strategies aligned with regulations
• Analyze validation data, prepare comprehensive reports, and ensure audit readiness
• Collaborate with QA, Engineering, Manufacturing, Microbiology, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure alignment and timely execution of validation deliverables
• Maintain validation lifecycle documentation in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory expectations
• Provide validation guidance and support to various teams in developing and executing protocols
• Support investigations and CAPAs related to validation deviations or failures
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in validation practices
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices in validation and sterility assurance
• Support internal and external audits and inspections
• Participate in required annual hazardous waste training
• Respond to spills per the Chemical Spill Procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Core Values

This position is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values: Center on People, Are Proactive & Agile, Act Ethically, Constantly Improve, and Are Accountable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Expert knowledge of GMP regulations and validation guidelines
• Proven skills in leading medium to large projects and influencing cross-functional teams
• Advanced technical writing and documentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of science and risk-based approaches aligned with industry best practices
• Advanced ability to develop and implement creative solutions to problems
• Ability to train junior engineers in validation principles and philosophies without direct supervisory responsibilities
• Ability to work both independently and in conjunction with a team

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 8 years’ of experience in quality and sterility assurance, with demonstrated experience influencing and guiding teams in sterile pharmaceutical environments
• Experience with regulatory inspections and audit readiness
• Experience with aseptic processing, cleanroom classifications, and environmental monitoring
• Experience with validation software or electronic document management systems

Compensation And Benefits

Pay: $138,000 to $148,000 depending on experience
Bonus eligible
Benefits summary: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.